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Who here has 1700+lbs of payload on their 1500?

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Those of you who have 1700+lbs of payload, what's your year, engine, trim, options, and bed length? Thanks.

I'm looking to buy a used 1500 to carry a slide-in camper and tow my boat. I've calculated that I need a payload capacity of 1700lbs in order to carry the camper, my camping gear, and tow my boat (300lbs tongue weight, 2300lbs total). It seems like most 1500s don't have 1700lbs of payload. Which years/trims/options should I be looking for in order to meet my requirements? I've been trying to research this, but it's really hard to tell what I need to look for because every truck has a different max payload due to all the possible options it might have. I need a quad cab or crew cab, which unfortunately limits the payload a lot. I want a 6'4" bed, but could live with a 5'7"ft. Would like 4x4 too.

I did see this thread, and someone with a 2020 Big Horn has 1794lbs and another 2019 Big Horn has 1827lbs. Do most Big Horns have 1700+?
 

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It’s not so much about the trim, it’s about all of the options that come with the truck (that add weight, which decreases available payload).
You’ll need to find a low-optioned Bighorn for sure.
 

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Payload is 1819 lbs. ‘22 Big Horn Quad Cab Level B equipment, non e torque. Other specs in signature.
 

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1750, big horn, crew cab, level 2, 4x4, spray in bedliner. No sun roof or etorque, both which can add some weight.

The level 2 means its very nicely featured out as well.
 

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Those of you who have 1700+lbs of payload, what's your year, engine, trim, options, and bed length? Thanks.

I'm looking to buy a used 1500 to carry a slide-in camper and tow my boat. I've calculated that I need a payload capacity of 1700lbs in order to carry the camper, my camping gear, and tow my boat (300lbs tongue weight, 2300lbs total). It seems like most 1500s don't have 1700lbs of payload. Which years/trims/options should I be looking for in order to meet my requirements? I've been trying to research this, but it's really hard to tell what I need to look for because every truck has a different max payload due to all the possible options it might have. I need a quad cab or crew cab, which unfortunately limits the payload a lot. I want a 6'4" bed, but could live with a 5'7"ft. Would like 4x4 too.

I did see this thread, and someone with a 2020 Big Horn has 1794lbs and another 2019 Big Horn has 1827lbs. Do most Big Horns have 1700+?
1794 was probably me, 2020 Bighorn quad cab with V8 and 4x4, Level 1, Bed Utility Group, stainless fixed running boards, 26 gallon tank
 

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